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| name = Sanagōchi
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| image_caption = Sanagochi village hall
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| subdivision_type = Country
| region = [[Shikoku]]
| subdivision_name = Japan
| prefecture = [[Tokushima Prefecture]]
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| district = [[Myōdō District, Tokushima|Myōdō]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Shikoku]]
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| subdivision_type2 = [[Prefectures of Japan|Prefecture]]
| area_km2 = 42.28
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| population = 2106
| subdivision_type3 = [[Districts of Japan|District]]
| population_as_of = June 1, 2019
| subdivision_name3 = [[Myōdō District, Tokushima|Myōdō]]
| density_km2 = auto
| leader_title = Mayor
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| flower = [[Rhododendron]]
| leader_title1 = Vice Mayor
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| area_total_km2 = 42.28
| website = {{URL|http://www.vill.sanagochi.tokushima.jp/}}
| population_total = 1,983
| population_as_of = June 30, 2022
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| timezone1 = [[Japan Standard Time|JST]]
| utc_offset1 = +09:00
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| blank_info_sec1 = 71-1, Nakahen, Sanagochi-son, Myōdō-gun, Tokushima-ken 771-4195
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[[file:大川原高原 - panoramio.jpg| thumb|right|270px|Okawahara Plateau]]


{{nihongo|'''Sanagōchi'''|佐那河内村|Sanagōchi-son}} is a [[List of villages in Japan|village]] located in [[Myōdō District, Tokushima|Myōdō District]], [[Tokushima Prefecture]], [[Japan]].
{{nihongo|'''Sanagōchi'''|佐那河内村|Sanagōchi-son}} is a [[List of villages in Japan|village]] located in [[Myōdō District, Tokushima|Myōdō District]], [[Tokushima Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. {{As of|2022|06|30}}, the village had an estimated [[population]] of 1983 and a [[population density]] of 47 persons per km².The total area of the village is {{convert|42.28|sqkm|sqmi}}. Sanagōchi is the only village remaining in Tokushima Prefecture.


== Geography ==
As of June 1, 2019, the village has an estimated [[population]] of 2,106 and a [[population density|density]] of 49.8 persons per km². The total area is 42.28 km². The area is known for its spelunking caves.
Sanagōchi is located in northern part of Tokushima Prefecture on the island of [[Shikoku]]. It is 9.5 kilometers from east-to-west and 4.5 kilometers from north-to-south. The area is known for its spelunking caves.


=== Neighbouring municipalities ===
A famous local product is ''momo ichigo'' (ももいちご, 桃苺, literally "peach strawberry"), a type of strawberry which is renowned for its juiciness (hence ) retails for very high prices – a large strawberry can sell for upwards of 500 yen (over $6 at 2011 exchange rates).<ref>See [[:ja:イチゴ|イチゴ]] {{ja icon}} for further details.</ref> Various sweets are made using it, such as chocolate and [[mochi]]-covered strawberries, and [[Häagen-Dazs]] Japan sells [http://momoichigo.haagen-dazs.co.jp/ Momo Ichigo ice cream].
Tokushima Prefecture
* [[Ishii, Tokushima|Ishii]]
* [[Itano, Tokushima|Itano]]
* [[Kamiita, Tokushima|Kamiita]]
* [[Kitajima, Tokushima|Kitajima]]
* [[Naruto, Tokushima|Naruto]]
* [[Tokushima (city)|Tokushima]]


== Transportation ==
=== Climate ===
Sanagōchi has a [[humid subtropical climate]] (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light snowfall. The average annual temperature in Sanagōchi is 14.5&nbsp;°C. The average annual rainfall is 2128&nbsp;mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.4&nbsp;°C, and lowest in January, at around 3.9&nbsp;°C.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/asia/japan/tokushima-prefecture/sanagochi-220982/ Sanagōchi climate data]</ref>


=== Highways ===
==Demographics==
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-tokushima.php Sanagōchi population statistics]</ref> the population of Sanagōchi has been declining over the past 70 years.


{{Historical populations
* [[Japan National Route 438]]
| 1920 | 4316
* [[Japan National Route 439]]
| 1930 | 4055
| 1940 | 4228
| 1950 | 5225
| 1960 | 4744
| 1970 | 3955
| 1980 | 3828
| 1990 | 3467
| 2000 | 3016
| 2010 | 2588
| 2020 | 2058
|align = none
| footnote =
}}

== History ==
As with all of Tokushima Prefecture, the area of Sanagōchi was part of ancient [[Awa Province (Tokushima)|Awa Province]]. During the [[Edo period]], the area was part of the holdings of [[Tokushima Domain]] ruled by the [[Hachisuka clan]] from their seat at [[Tokushima Castle]]. The village of Sanagōchi was established within [[Myōdō District, Tokushima]] with the creation of the modern municipalities system on October 1, 1889.

==Government==
Sanagōchi has a [[mayor-council]] form of government with a directly elected mayor and a [[unicameral]] village council of eight members. Sanagōchi, together with the city of Tokushima, contributes ten members to the [[Tokushima Prefectural Assembly]]. In terms of national politics, the village is part of [[Tokushima 1st district]] of the [[House of Representatives of Japan|lower house]] of the [[Diet of Japan]].

==Economy==
The economy of Sanagōchi is agricultural. The village is famous for producing {{nihongo| ''momo ichigo'' |ももいちご| 桃苺}} (literally "peach strawberry"), a type of strawberry which is renowned for its juiciness and hence retails for very high prices – a large strawberry can sell for upwards of 500 yen (over $6 at 2011 exchange rates). Various sweets are made using it, such as chocolate and [[mochi]]-covered strawberries, and [[Häagen-Dazs]] Japan sells Momo Ichigo ice cream.<ref>[http://momoichigo.haagen-dazs.co.jp/ Momo Ichigo ice cream]</ref>

==Education==
Sanagōchi has one public elementary school and one public middle school operated by the village government. The village does not have a high school.

==Transportation==
===Railway===
Sanagōchi is not served by any passenger railway station. The nearest station is [[Tokushima Station]] on the [[JR Shikoku]] [[Kōtoku Line]] and [[Mugi Line]].

=== Highways ===
* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|438}}
* {{jct|country=JPN|Route|439}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Commons category-inline|Sanagochi, Tokushima|Sanagōchi, Tokushima}}
*{{Commons category-inline|Sanagochi, Tokushima|Sanagōchi, Tokushima}}
*[http://www.vill.sanagochi.tokushima.jp/ Sanagōchi official website] {{ja icon}}
*[http://www.vill.sanagochi.tokushima.jp/ Sanagōchi official website] {{in lang|ja}}


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Latest revision as of 14:25, 4 October 2024

Sanagōchi
佐那河内村
Village
Sanagochi village hall
Sanagochi village hall
Flag of Sanagōchi
Flag
Official seal of Sanagōchi
Seal
Map
Location of Sanagōchi in Tokushima Prefecture
Location of Sanagōchi
Sanagōchi is located in Japan
Sanagōchi
Sanagōchi
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°0′N 134°27′E / 34.000°N 134.450°E / 34.000; 134.450
CountryJapan
RegionShikoku
PrefectureTokushima
DistrictMyōdō
Area
 • Total
42.28 km2 (16.32 sq mi)
Population
 (June 30, 2022)
 • Total
1,983
 • Density47/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address71-1, Nakahen, Sanagochi-son, Myōdō-gun, Tokushima-ken 771-4195
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
BirdJapanese bush warbler
FlowerRhododendron
TreeSudachi
Okawahara Plateau

Sanagōchi (佐那河内村, Sanagōchi-son) is a village located in Myōdō District, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. As of 30 June 2022, the village had an estimated population of 1983 and a population density of 47 persons per km².The total area of the village is 42.28 square kilometres (16.32 sq mi). Sanagōchi is the only village remaining in Tokushima Prefecture.

Geography

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Sanagōchi is located in northern part of Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku. It is 9.5 kilometers from east-to-west and 4.5 kilometers from north-to-south. The area is known for its spelunking caves.

Neighbouring municipalities

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Tokushima Prefecture

Climate

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Sanagōchi has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light snowfall. The average annual temperature in Sanagōchi is 14.5 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2128 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.4 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.9 °C.[1]

Demographics

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Per Japanese census data,[2] the population of Sanagōchi has been declining over the past 70 years.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1920 4,316—    
1930 4,055−6.0%
1940 4,228+4.3%
1950 5,225+23.6%
1960 4,744−9.2%
1970 3,955−16.6%
1980 3,828−3.2%
1990 3,467−9.4%
2000 3,016−13.0%
2010 2,588−14.2%
2020 2,058−20.5%

History

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As with all of Tokushima Prefecture, the area of Sanagōchi was part of ancient Awa Province. During the Edo period, the area was part of the holdings of Tokushima Domain ruled by the Hachisuka clan from their seat at Tokushima Castle. The village of Sanagōchi was established within Myōdō District, Tokushima with the creation of the modern municipalities system on October 1, 1889.

Government

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Sanagōchi has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral village council of eight members. Sanagōchi, together with the city of Tokushima, contributes ten members to the Tokushima Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the village is part of Tokushima 1st district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

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The economy of Sanagōchi is agricultural. The village is famous for producing momo ichigo (ももいちご, [桃苺] Error: {{nihongo}}: transliteration text not Latin script (pos 1) (help)) (literally "peach strawberry"), a type of strawberry which is renowned for its juiciness and hence retails for very high prices – a large strawberry can sell for upwards of 500 yen (over $6 at 2011 exchange rates). Various sweets are made using it, such as chocolate and mochi-covered strawberries, and Häagen-Dazs Japan sells Momo Ichigo ice cream.[3]

Education

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Sanagōchi has one public elementary school and one public middle school operated by the village government. The village does not have a high school.

Transportation

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Railway

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Sanagōchi is not served by any passenger railway station. The nearest station is Tokushima Station on the JR Shikoku Kōtoku Line and Mugi Line.

Highways

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References

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  1. ^ Sanagōchi climate data
  2. ^ Sanagōchi population statistics
  3. ^ Momo Ichigo ice cream
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